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Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
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Spec
Picanto Panel Van
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Engine Position
Transverse Front-Mounted
-
Gearbox
4-Speed Automatic
Manual
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Number of Gears
4
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
Torque Converter Automatic
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.286:1
Not Applicable
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD — Front Wheel Drive
Not Applicable
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
2.8
-
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Floor-Mounted Selector
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
4-Speed Automatic
Manual
Transmission Speeds
4
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Variable Valve Timing
CVVT on Intake Camshaft
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
93 RON Unleaded
Petrol
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km
Not Applicable
Start Stop System
No
-
Noise Level
68 dB
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Particulate Filter
GPF Fitted
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Green NCAP Rating
Not Independently NCAP Green Rated
-
Idle CO2 Output
Within Euro 5 Emission Limits
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
140
-
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Engine Oil Capacity
3.2 l
-
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 Months — Whichever First
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R2,500–R3,200 per Service
-
Battery Warranty
12 Months KIA Battery Warranty
-
Maintenance Plan
Included — 3 Years/45
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
First Service At
1,000 km Inspection and Safety Check
-
Service Plan Duration
3 Years/45
3 years / 55 000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years/45
3 years / 55 000 km
Service Plan
3 Years/45
3 years / 55 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Anti-Rust Protection
-
Alternator
80A Alternator
-
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 12 Months — Whichever First
-
Accessory Battery Type
12V 45Ah Lead-Acid Battery
-
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle
17 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
22 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
0 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
0 deg
-
Ramp-over Angle
0 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
1 Rear Tow Hook
-
Ground Clearance Min
155 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
155 mm
Not Applicable
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Approach Angle Deg
17 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
22 deg
-
Wading Depth Mm
0 mm
-
Breakover Angle
0 deg
Not Available
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Length
3595 mm
-
Width
1595 mm
-
Height
1480 mm
-
Wheelbase
2400 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
155 mm
201 mm
Kerb Weight
950 kg
1362 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1400 kg
-
Payload Capacity
450 kg
-
Minimum Turning Radius
4.8 m
-
Doors
3 doors
-
Seating Capacity
2 seats
2 seats
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
-
Front Legroom
1040 mm
-
Front Headroom
970 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
-
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
151 mm
-
Towing Capacity
0 kg
-
Number of Rows
1 rows
-
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
-
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Front Track Width
1415 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1420 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Not Available
Chassis Type
Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
-
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard Anti-Roll Bar
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Standard Anti-Roll Bar
-
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Not Available
Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
-
Rear Suspension Type
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
-
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Chassis Material
Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Boot Space Seats Folded
620 l
Not Applicable
Load Bed Length
1485 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1150 mm
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.1 L/100km — WLTP Combined Cycle
6.6
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare Tyre
Not Available
Tyre Repair Kit
No — Full Size Spare Provided
-
Adaptive Dampers
No
-
Hill Start Assist
Yes
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes — Front
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Surround View Monitor
No
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
Yes — Digital Speedometer Display
-
Driver Display
Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster with MID
-
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
-
Multi Function Steering
Yes
-
Voice Command
Yes
-
Voice Command Support
Yes
-
Wireless Charging
No
Not Available
Seat Type
Cloth Fabric
-
Rear Seat Split
N/A Panel Van
-
Front Armrest
No
-
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
-
Climate Control
Manual Air Conditioning
Not Available
AC Type
Manual Air Conditioning
Not Available
Climate Zones
Single Zone
-
Power Windows
Yes — Front Windows Only
Not Available
Keyless Entry
No
Not Available
Push Button Start
No
Not Available
Push Button Start
No
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Not Available
Engine Start Button Illumination
No
-
Remote Start
No
-
Remote Engine Start
No
-
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
No
-
Boot Opener
Yes — Electric Boot Release Button
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Yes — Remote Fuel Lid Opener
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
-
Auto Dimming Irvm
No
-
Rear Defogger
Yes
-
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Electric Mirror Folding
No
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
-
Power Mirrors
Yes
-
Remote Side Mirror
Yes
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
-
Tachometer
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Speed Limiter
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
12V Accessory Socket
Yes — 12V Front Accessory Socket
-
Front Power Outlet
Yes — 12V Socket
-
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
-
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Rear Wing
No
-
Chrome Grille
No
-
Chrome Exterior Highlights
No
-
Side Steps
No
-
Skid Plates
No
-
Engine Start Stop
No
Not Available
Heads Up Display
No
-
Intercooler
Not Applicable — Naturally Aspirated Engine
-
Performance Data Logger
No
-
Ride Mode Selection
No
-
Rev Matching
No
-
Roof Antenna
Yes
-
Aero Kit
No
-
Exhaust Finish
Standard Single Outlet Chrome Tip
-
Exhaust Type
Single Exhaust System
-
Glovebox Cooling
No
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes — Manual Headlamp Beam Adjustment
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Drag Coefficient
0.32 Cd
-
Stabilizer Bar
Front and Rear Anti-Roll Bars
-
Steering Response
Electric Power Assisted Steering
-
Tail Lamps
No
Yes
Engine Warranty
7 Years/150
-
Loadbox Length Mm
1485 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
1150 mm
Not Applicable
Trim Level
mid
-
Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
-
Accelerator 0 100
14.5 sec
-
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Vdc
Yes
-
TPMS
Yes
Not Available
Sonar
No
-
Automatic High Beam
No
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Bottle Holders
2
-
Rear Air Conditioning
No
-
Glove Box
Yes
-
Air Conditioning
Manual Air Conditioning
Not Available
Manual Aircon
Manual Air Conditioning
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
No
-
Remote Central Locking
No
-
Passive Entry Start
No
-
Wireless Charger
No
Not Available
Lift Gate
No
-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
No
-
Power Socket 12v
Yes — 12V Front Accessory Socket
-
Sound System
6
Not Available
Roof Rack Compatibility
No
-
Mirror
Power Adjustable with Integrated Turn Indicators
-
Rim Size
14 Inches
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
Standard Anti-Roll Bar
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Standard Anti-Roll Bar
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
picanto-panel-van
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Unlocking
No
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
No
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
No
-
Rear LED Combination Taillights
No
-
Front Wiper
Yes — Standard Rear Wiper and Washer
-
Front Wipers Type
Yes — Standard Rear Wiper and Washer
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
No
-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
-
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
-
Centre Console
No
-
Side Impact Bars
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
620 l
Not Applicable
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Front Shoulder Room
1355 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
0 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Instrument Cluster Type
Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Rear USB Ports
0
-
Seat Material
Cloth
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Yes
-
Leather Seats
No
-
Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-Way Manual Adjustment
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual Adjustment
Not Applicable
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
-
Memory Seats
No
-
Heated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Cooled Seats
No
-
Driver Lumbar Support
No
-
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
Not Applicable — Panel Van
-
60 40 Split Seat
No
Not Applicable
Front Armrest
No
-
Rear Armrest
No
-
Cup Holders
2
-
Rear AC Vents
No
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
Front Headrest
Yes — Adjustable
-
Rear Headrest
Not Applicable
-
Interior Colour Options
2
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
2-seat cab with sealed cargo bulkhead, air conditioning, electric windows, basic audio system, flat commercial load floor
-
Boot Space Seats Down
620
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
-
Seat Trim
Cloth
Not Applicable
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Cloth
-
Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Seat Fold Type
Not Applicable — Panel Van
-
Armrest Front
No
-
Armrest Rear
No
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
No
-
Interior Colours
2
-
Interior Trim Colour
2
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
No
-
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Front Overhang
735 mm
-
Rear Overhang
460 mm
-
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Body Type
3-Door Panel Van
-
LED Headlamps
No
Not Available
Led Headlights
No
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights
Yes
DRL
Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
Fog Lights
No
-
Front Fog Lights
No
-
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
-
Led Taillights
No
Yes
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Standard Design
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
No
-
Body Cladding
No
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes — Rear Integrated Spoiler
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Roof Type
Standard Fixed Roof
-
Wing Mirror Type
Power Adjustable with Integrated Turn Indicators
-
Rear Wiper
Yes — Standard Rear Wiper and Washer
-
Door Handle Finish
Body-Coloured Door Handles
-
Exterior Colour Options
2
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
-
Auto Headlights
Yes
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Headlamps
No
Not Available
Headlights
No
Not Available
Headlight Type
No
Not Available
Exterior Mirror Folding
No
-
Headlamp Levelling
No
-
Daytime Running Lights
Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes — Rear Integrated Spoiler
-
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body-Coloured Door Handles
-
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Sunroof Slide
Not Available
-
Sunroof Tilt
Not Available
-
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
16.4 km/l
15.2 km/l
City Mileage
13.5 km/l
12.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.4 km/l
17.6 km/l
Real-world Mileage
16.4 km/l
15.2 km/l
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
35
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Real-world City Mileage Min
6.9 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
8.4 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
4.5 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
5.3 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
0
-
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Tyre Size
175/65 R14
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
-
Wheel Type
Standard Design
-
Wheel Rim Size
14 Inches
Not Available
Wheel Diameter
14 Inches
Not Available
Front Tyre Width
175 mm
-
Rear Tyre Width
175 mm
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Front Brake Disc Diameter
247 mm
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
180 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Conventional Handbrake
-
Tyre Load Index
82
-
Tyre Speed Rating
T
-
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Spare Tyre
Not Available
Spare Tyre
Full Size Spare Tyre
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
-
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
No
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Standard Design
-
Wheels
Standard Design
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full Size Spare
-
Handbrake Type
Conventional Handbrake
Not Applicable
Electric Park Brake
Conventional Handbrake
-
Wheel Size Type
14 Inches
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
No
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
-
Leather Steering Wheel
Urethane
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Urethane
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
-
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
-
Auto Brake Hold
Conventional Handbrake
-
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Airbags
6
2
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes — Front Side Airbags
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes — Full Length Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Alarm System
Yes
-
Central Locking
Yes
-
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes — Front Seatbelt Pre-tensioners
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Safety Rating
3 Stars (Euro NCAP 2017 Assessment)
-
Whiplash Protection
Yes — Active Head Restraints Front
-
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
AEB
No
Not Available
Pedestrian Detection AEB
No
-
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
-
Lane Change Warning
No
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Fatigue Detection
No
-
Front Parking Sensors
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Available
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
-
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Available
Parking Sensors
No
Rear sonar
Rear Parking Sensors
No
Rear sonar
Rear View Camera
No
Yes
Reverse Camera
No
Yes
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Wipers
No
Not Available
Eco Mode
Yes
-
Sport Mode
No
-
EV Mode
Not Applicable — Petrol Engine
-
Blind Spot Warning
No
Not Available
Emergency Braking
No
-
Pre-Collision System
No
-
Rear View Camera
No
-
Reversing Camera
No
-
Reverse Camera Type
No
-
Around View Monitor
No
Not Available
Surround View Camera
No
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
No
-
Parking Sensor
No
-
Front Camera
No
-
Automatic High Beam
No
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
No
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Infotainment System
8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment System
9-inch infotainment system
Infotainment Screen
8-Inch Touchscreen
Not Available
Infotainment Display
8-Inch Touchscreen Display
-
Infotainment Screen Size
8-Inch Touchscreen
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Navigation System
Yes — Smartphone Navigation via Android Auto/CarPlay
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes — Partial Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
USB2 plus rear 15W charge
Rear Usb
No
-
Number of Speakers
6
Not Available
Premium Audio
No
-
FM Radio
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
AUX Input
Yes
-
Wi-Fi Hotspot
No
-
Head Up Display
No
-
Multi Information Display
Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster
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Display Audio
8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment System
-
Touchscreen
8-Inch Touchscreen
Not Available
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
-
Connected Services
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
6
Not Available
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
-
Voice Control
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
-
Audio
Yes
-
Audio System
Yes
-
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Warranty Years
7 Years/150
5 years / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
7 Years/150
5 years / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
7 Years/150
5 years / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
-
Warranty
7 Years/150
5 years / 150 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
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Spec
Picanto Panel Van
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Body Style
Van
Van
Model Year
2026
Current
Segment
Van
Van
Vehicle Type
Van
Van
Dealer Stock Note
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
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Color Note
Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl
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Tare Mass Kg
950 kg
1362 kg
Model Introduced Year
2018
Not Available
Generation
Based on third-generation JA Picanto platform; commercial derivative
Current local listing
Facelift History
Updated with third-generation Picanto platform in 2021
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2021
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Price Zar
269995 ZAR
296999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
base
Starting Price
269995
296999
Starting Price Zar
269995
296999
Ownership Role
Mid
South Africa market model
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Petrol
Engine Code
G3LA
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
998 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
71 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
84 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
49 kW @ 6000 rpm
81 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
94 Nm @ 3500 rpm
200 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
148 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
14.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
51.6 kW/tonne
59.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
98.9 Nm/tonne
146.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
In depth: how these cars differ
This Picanto Panel Van and XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Picanto Panel Van 22 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 35.
Efficiency index: Picanto Panel Van 63 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 60.
Safety-equipment index: Picanto Panel Van 68 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 27.
Practicality index: Picanto Panel Van 59 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 50.
Ownership-cover index: Picanto Panel Van 77 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Picanto Panel Van and XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van image comparison
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Picanto Panel Van leads by 13 points
Picanto Panel Van has a modest catalogue-index lead, while XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van remains close.
Performance
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van +13
Efficiency
Picanto Panel Van +3
Safety
Picanto Panel Van +41
Practicality
Picanto Panel Van +9
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Picanto Panel Van
Performance
22/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
68/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
77/100
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
27/100
Practicality
50/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexKIA Picanto Panel Van
leads the specification evidence index with 55 pts
vs 42 pts for XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Picanto Panel Van leads. However, XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Picanto Panel Van vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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